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Cachara and Associates LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chambersburg, PA 17201
We specialize in trauma focused therapies including TF-CBT, EMDR, Play Therapy and Sand Tray.
We are a small, private psychological practice providing services in both the Carlisle and Chambersburg areas. We are passionate about our work. We view our therapeutic relationship as the medium in which change happens, allowing your time spent in therapy to be beneficial and worthwhile for you and/or your child. We work with a variety of presenting problems including anxiety, depression, situational stress, childhood trauma, grief/loss, behavioral disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders as well as perinatal health.
We specialize in trauma focused therapies including TF-CBT, EMDR, Play Therapy and Sand Tray.
We are a small, private psychological practice providing services in both the Carlisle and Chambersburg areas. We are passionate about our work. We view our therapeutic relationship as the medium in which change happens, allowing your time spent in therapy to be beneficial and worthwhile for you and/or your child. We work with a variety of presenting problems including anxiety, depression, situational stress, childhood trauma, grief/loss, behavioral disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders as well as perinatal health.
(717) 978-0129 View (717) 978-0129
Photo of Deb Schooley, Licensed Professional Counselor in 17201, PA
Deb Schooley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chambersburg, PA 17201
My mission is to provide a welcoming space for people to work on their individual goals. This can look different for everyone. For some, it's working through life changes or challenging situations. For others, they are on a journey to identify who they are and what they want in life. I believe everyone has the ability to make changes and discover things about themselves that will allow them to live the life they want. My focus is to provide a place for people to explore and learn while feeling accepted and supported.
My mission is to provide a welcoming space for people to work on their individual goals. This can look different for everyone. For some, it's working through life changes or challenging situations. For others, they are on a journey to identify who they are and what they want in life. I believe everyone has the ability to make changes and discover things about themselves that will allow them to live the life they want. My focus is to provide a place for people to explore and learn while feeling accepted and supported.
(717) 312-4712 View (717) 312-4712
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Emily Spencer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, PMH-C, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chambersburg, PA 17201  (Online Only)
Do you find that your mood is affecting your ability to actually enjoy life? Are you struggling to take time for yourself? Maybe you’re a parent of young children in the “giving” years of life and in desperate need of a break. Maybe you’re in the midst of a life transition and are battling self doubt and a relentless inner critic. Maybe something from your past is holding you back, affecting your trust in yourself and others. Together, in therapy, we can address your stress and overwhelm, process your emotions, challenge your thoughts, and heal from past trauma.
Do you find that your mood is affecting your ability to actually enjoy life? Are you struggling to take time for yourself? Maybe you’re a parent of young children in the “giving” years of life and in desperate need of a break. Maybe you’re in the midst of a life transition and are battling self doubt and a relentless inner critic. Maybe something from your past is holding you back, affecting your trust in yourself and others. Together, in therapy, we can address your stress and overwhelm, process your emotions, challenge your thoughts, and heal from past trauma.
(223) 215-5719 View (223) 215-5719
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Christian Counseling Associates of Western PA
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
(814) 212-5439 View (814) 212-5439

EMDR Therapists

Who is EMDR for?

EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.

Why do people need EMDR?

People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.

What problems does EMDR treat?

First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.

What happens in EMDR therapy?

First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.